Holy Infant Church (Diocese of Harrisburg)
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Holy Infant Church is in Pennsylvania (United States) and is part of the Diocese of Harrisburg.
It is dedicated to Holy Infant.
Location
It is located at 535 Conewago Creek Rd, Manchester, PA 17345.
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History
Holy Infant Church in Manchester, Pennsylvania, serves as a spiritual home for the Catholic community in the area. Although the exact founding date is not specified, the parish has been an integral part of the religious landscape of York County. The church was established to cater to the growing Catholic population in this region, offering a place for worship, community gatherings, and religious education.[1]
The parish is part of the Diocese of Harrisburg and falls under the York Deanery, indicating its geographical and administrative connection to other local parishes. Holy Infant Church has a modern architectural style, reflecting both functionality and reverence, designed to serve the needs of its congregation while maintaining a sacred ambiance.[2]
Holy Infant Parish is known for its community engagement, offering various programs like Children's Church during Mass, religious education for all ages, and activities through groups like the Council of Catholic Women. The parish also hosts special events and services, such as the Tenebrae Service during Holy Week, which underscores its commitment to traditional liturgical practices.[3][4]
Despite not having its own school, Holy Infant supports religious education through its Sunday Morning Religious Education program, emphasizing the role of parents as primary educators with the support of the parish community.[5]
Related parishes
- St. Patrick Church, York, PA
- Immaculate Conception B.V.M., York, PA
References
- ↑ "Holy Infant Catholic Church". https://holyinfantparish.com/.
- ↑ "Holy Infant - Manchester". https://www.hbgdiocese.org/parishes/holy-infant-manchester/.
- ↑ "Children's Church". https://holyinfantparish.com/childrens-church.
- ↑ "Tenebrae Service". https://holyinfantparish.com/tenebrae-service.
- ↑ "Sunday Morning Religious Education". https://holyinfantparish.com/sunday-morning-religious-education.